The Respectful Leader | Gregg Ward Group

November 7, 2016

Why Both Candidates Fail at Apologizing

by Gregg Ward in Media, Press, Respectful Leadership

Between Wells Fargo, Samsung, and our presidential candidates’ scandals, a lot of people have been apologizing lately – but are they doing it well? Just saying you’re sorry doesn’t mean your apology will be effective. It must be a Full Apology, with seven specific steps. In an article for Entrepreneur, Gregg breaks down each of […]

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November 1, 2016

RespectfulDon’t #1 | Don’t Try to Stop Disrespect with More Disrespect

by Gregg Ward in Respectful Leadership

While the Seven RespectfulDo’s are behaviors you can implement to become a more respectful leader, the Five RespectfulDon’ts are examples of behaviors not to engage in. RespectfulDon’t #1 is “Don’t Try to Stop Disrespect with More Disrespect.” Disrespect is just as contagious as respect is. If someone is treating you disrespectfully, you may be tempted […]

October 20, 2016

Watch Gregg’s LinkedIn Video on Politics at Work

by Gregg Ward in Media, Press, Respectful Leadership

What do you do when someone brings up politics at work? LinkedIn brought Gregg into their studio to create a short video about talking politics in the office. In the video, Gregg gives specific, common sense suggestions about what you can say to diffuse tension and keep yourself out of trouble. The video is accompanied […]

October 19, 2016

Gregg Ward on Ivanka Trump’s Loyalty to Her Father

by Gregg Ward in Media, Press, Respectful Leadership

In “Ivanka Trump Doesn’t Flinch,” Fast Company talks with Ivanka Trump about her company and how she’s dealing with this charged election season. Fast Company consulted Gregg Ward about Ivanka’s loyalty to her father during his presidential campaign, especially in light of the recent allegations that have surfaced about Donald Trump. According to Gregg, in […]

October 18, 2016

The Respectful Leader is “a primer for respect”

by Gregg Ward in Media, Press, Respectful Leadership

Dennis Moore of San Diego’s East County Magazine has high praise for The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation. In his recent review, Moore calls the book “timely” and says The Respectful Leader is “well-written,” “insightful,” and “a primer for respect and good behavior in all aspects of life.” Thanks to Mr. Moore […]

October 18, 2016

When Simmer Boils Over

by Gregg Ward in Managing Conflict, Respectful Leadership

A number of years ago, I was engaged as a mediator to help repair the working relationship of two very senior, educated and accomplished professional service providers who simply couldn’t stand one another. One was convinced that their career advancement had been deliberately stalled by the other who, of course, denied any such action. Apparently, […]

October 11, 2016

Gregg Grades Trump and Clinton

by Gregg Ward in Media, Press, Respectful Leadership

Gregg returned to Good Morning Washington to discuss the apologies we heard from Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton during this past weekend’s second presidential debate. Trump’s apology concerned the controversial 2005 video that recently surfaced, while Clinton apologized yet again for the email scandal. Gregg reviewed the 7 steps that make up a Full Apology […]

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October 4, 2016

RespectfulDo #7 | Offer a Full Apology for Disrespect

by Gregg Ward in Respectful Leadership

Sometimes disrespect happens. When you slip up and behave disrespectfully, it’s time to practice RespectfulDo #7, “Offer a Full Apology for Disrespect.” A “Full Apology” is genuine and sincere, and is composed of seven crucial steps. Admit it Describe how it hurt them Make no excuses Apologize sincerely, ask for forgiveness Promise: never again Offer […]

September 27, 2016

Who’s to Blame?

by Gregg Ward in Respectful Leadership

Do you have a problem employee? Every story has two sides, and you may be part of the issue. Online career resource The Muse outlines why sometimes it’s worth reserving judgment in their Forbes article “Do You Have A Bad Employee, Or Are You A Bad Boss?” Here are some common employee problems and a […]

September 20, 2016

Watch Gregg Ward on Good Morning Washington

by Gregg Ward in Media, Press, Respectful Leadership

Gregg Ward recently appeared on Good Morning Washington to discuss what makes a good apology. Gregg talked about how to make a “Full Apology” with Autria Godfrey. He explained that it’s often hard for people to apologize because they feel guilty and uncomfortable. Gregg outlined the seven steps that anyone can use to genuinely and […]

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Why Both Candidates Fail at Apologizing

RespectfulDon’t #1 | Don’t Try to Stop Disrespect with More Disrespect

Watch Gregg’s LinkedIn Video on Politics at Work

Gregg Ward on Ivanka Trump’s Loyalty to Her Father

The Respectful Leader is “a primer for respect”

When Simmer Boils Over

Gregg Grades Trump and Clinton

RespectfulDo #7 | Offer a Full Apology for Disrespect

Who’s to Blame?

Watch Gregg Ward on Good Morning Washington

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